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epidemic

The word “epidemic” has 4 syllables: ep-i-dem-ic

It's pronounced as /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for epidemic?

In the thesaurus, “epidemic” has 64 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for epidemic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for epidemic

Antonyms for epidemic

Meanings of epidemic

  • noun
    1. A widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.
    2. An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period.
  • adjective
    1. Like or having to do with an epidemic; widespread.

Example Sentences

  • The city faced an epidemic of influenza last winter.
  • Health officials are concerned about the epidemic of obesity.
  • The rapid spread of the virus caused an epidemic.
  • Efforts to control the epidemic included vaccination campaigns.
  • The government declared a state of emergency due to the epidemic.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to epidemic, such as: affection, affliction, ailment, blight, boost, burst, calm.

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